Snape taking over for Dumbledore

[Samantha Thomas]

No: HPFGUIDX 99857

Perhaps you all may have already addressed this issue, but I was unable 
to find anything in the archives.  On Mugglenet, the name origin page 
links the name Albus to Commodus, who was a terrible and childlike Roman 
emperor.  In the wake of Commodus' murder, Septimus Severus took over 
and restored order.  I understand where they're going with this, and it 
does seem an interesting twist, but I can't really see JKR taking this 
bit of history and spitting on the memory of Dumbledore like that.  I 
could be fine with it if they weren't suggesting that Dumbledore was 
similar to Commodus, who was infamous for doing horrible things in office.  
(Perhaps she could be alluding to the rumors propogated by the MOM?)  
     All in all, I think that deep down, Dumbledore isn't going to live 
to see Book 7, and if he does, he won't see much of it.  It gives Harry 
more credibility as the Hero for the Ages if he defeats LV without 
Dumbledore's aid.  And if Snape took Albus' place instead of the obvious 
choice, McGonagall, well, we all realize, I think that Snape really 
wouldn't relish in the thought of Harry gaining more notoriety.  
 
Just a few, seemingly connected late night thoughts....
 
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Samantha
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